Andre Audette
André was an exceptionally gifted artist whose creativity touched every day of his life. From an early age, his remarkable talent for drawing was recognized and celebrated, leading him to become the youngest artist ever accepted into a juried exhibition at the Concord Art Association. He later attended the Rhode Island School of Design, where he continued to develop his artistic voice while exploring an extraordinary range of creative disciplines.
Never content to work in just one medium, André expressed himself through drawing, painting, printmaking, silk-screening, ceramics, glassblowing, and wearable art. Just as important as creating was sharing his work. He delighted in giving artwork to friends and strangers alike, believing that art was meant to foster connection, kindness, and understanding. His recurring mandala imagery reflected those values, symbolizing the journey of people coming together through empathy, compassion, and shared humanity.
Beyond the studio, André embraced life with curiosity and joy. He loved hockey, skateboarding, rollerblading, music festivals, and the natural world, finding inspiration in changing skies, trees swaying in the wind, and quiet moments outdoors. Friends remembered him as a gentle leader whose kindness and generosity touched everyone around him.
During the final years of his life, André lived with mental illness, a challenge that profoundly affected his creative journey. Yet he continued making art, transforming his experiences into messages of hope through his "All Is Well" project, creating shirts, stickers, banners, buttons, and other works that he freely shared with people in his community. Today, his artwork continues to inspire compassion, resilience, and connection, ensuring that his creative spirit lives on.
